Our guest writer, James Gunn, tells us about a famous Yucatecan writer from the 19th Century, and his romance novel, El Filibustero, which exposes the vicissitudes of life in Yucatan during the 17th Century…

Hacienda Sac Chich is a vacation rental south of Merida that has no equal. You can rent either the original hacienda itself or the award-winning modern Casa Sisal located on the property… there is nothing like it in the world!

Current News, Events & Art

This week, there is news about the Art of Eating book award, cultural exchange between Italy and Yucatan, the falling rate of obesity in children in Yucatan, Chichen Itza, Progreso's biggest cruise ship day yet, the death of a beloved expat and much more...

Every local expatriate we know loves their local Merida dentist. Here is an updated account of dentistry in Merida, some clues as to why it is so good, what to expect from a dentist here, and the curious connection between dentistry and traditional Yucatecan clothing...

Shopping for furniture to fill up that beautiful new home you are buying or renovating in Merida? Here's an update on the lowdown on some of the best places to buy furniture in Merida and what to keep in mind when you are buying...